California Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI 'before it's too late'

Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to reduce AI risks: a panel of experts will prepare recommendations within two months on strengthening AI safety laws. Possible measures include independent audits of frontier models and a mandatory kill switch.

• Experts to prepare AI safety law recommendations within two months
• Independent model audits and a mandatory kill switch under consideration
• Newsom criticized Washington for refusing to regulate AI
• California previously passed a law on third-party AI auditors